Kay Parkin Birding: Rufous Bristlebirds, Victoria Birding

Monday, June 9, 2014

Rufous Bristlebirds, Victoria Birding

Its been a while since I last went birding, due to moving house and battling illness and injury. With a long weekend coming it up was with heavy heart that I concluded I would not be able to go birding yet again. However with 4 bouts of physio in one week and a friend convincing me to take a trip where I would not need to try and drive nor walk far, I agreed to go.

We headed for Nelson, Victora to try and photograph Rufous Bristlebirds in Lower Glenelg River CP - these elusive little feather balls are fast but sitting quietly can result in some success. This was a good weekend to try it as sitting quietly was about the only activity I'd be able to do!

We had a good time and some success, and ironically my back seems to have improved! Amazing!

Eastern Yellow Robin

Swamp Harrier

Swamp Wallaby

Rufous Bristlebird

White-browed Scrubwren

Crested Shrike-tit

Eastern Yellow Robin

White-browed Scrubwren

Rufous Bristlebird

Crested Shriketit

Rufous Bristlebird

Do you want to start bird watching?

Birding is a great hobby and can be done easily and without much expense. You can simply go for a walk and take note of the birds you see! If you are new to birding you may not know what the birds are called so I'd suggest carrying a note book so you can make some notes on their colour, size and markings so you can then identify them when you get home.

To identify them you can use an Australian Bird Field Guide - I'd suggest Pizzey, otherwise you can use a website which has photos of Australian birds such as www.bushpea.com

You can start listing every species of bird that you see. You will be surprised at how quickly your total increases. It is so much fun and you could encourage your family and friends to join you.

You will need a pair of binoculars - 10 x 40 is a good size. I use Nikon Monarch but try them out in the shop to get a light pair that suits you.

BIRDER

Monday, June 9, 2014

Rufous Bristlebirds, Victoria Birding